Meaning of indicant in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɪndəkənt/

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1. Noun

   indicant

   Etymology

   early 17th century: from Latin indicant-‘pointing out’, from the verb indicare (see indicate)

   Definitions

   1. something that serves to indicate or suggest

   Examples

   • « an indication of foul play »
   • « indications of strain »
   • « symptoms are the prime indicants of disease »
2. 2. a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts

   Examples

   • « can reveal relative changes as a function of time »